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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Tablescape Thursday with Moms Jewel Tea

Chances are, if you go to auctions at all in this area, you will see these dishes. They are fairly easy to find in antique stores, thrift stores, any place you find collectibles. My Mom has been gracious enough to let me do a little interview about these dishes, and Iam sharing it with you all.

Barbara K., aka Mom, is a dish enthusiast with a passion for Jewel Tea dishes. She is married to Verle, who is her partner in crime, when searching for these treasures. Belowis my interview with her about her dishes, in her words.

My Mom (Grandma Alley) had this dinnerware and we used it daily. Of course we were to be careful with it. I have a milk pitcher, a plate, a custard dish, and pepper and salt set that were hers. Moms’ salt shaker was cracked but I found one that was not, so now I have a set that is not cracked.

The others I have collected over the past 2 years. When we were coming home from our grandson’s wedding in Minnesota, (somewhere in South Dakota) Verle found a tray to finish my tea set. It was WAY more than I wanted to pay. After talking the owner down in price, he had to go back over the three floors of the antique shop to find it. Even the owner had no idea where it was in the store.

I had wanted a glass tray for YEARS, and they are valued at $180, so was really waiting for the right price. I found one in Russell Ks antique shop for $35 and did not even try to talk them down! But that day if you spent over $25, you got a 10% discount, so I got it for the right price.

I have a full set of 8 dinner plates and cups and saucers also Verle found at Downs Ks., at a great price.

There are also accessories(?) such as these playing cards that go with these dishes. I have 2 decks, one is complete. When I went to purchase the other deck, the man at the store had a fit that I wanted them, because it wasn’t a complete deck.

I still need a cookie jar, having found one in Ellis, Ks. Once, but it was gone when I went back after it. From that, I learned to have things set it aside while I think and am still in the store.

Some of the pieces were produced again in the 80's so I have to be careful to check the stamp to make sure they are the older ones. Verle is good at remembering and finding the pieces I still need, so I know if there are any out there – we’ll get them!

I hope you enjoyed my interview today. Mom and Verle will continue to be on the lookout for the above pieces she mentioned.

Addendum on Sunday February 20 - went to a "going out of business" sale at an antique store yesterday - saw some of these dishes - average price $49.00 before 1/2 price! Wow, what a great collection Mom!

My grandmother owned these dishes and I have one piece that belonged to her - a ball pitcher. I have been collecting Jewel Teas for several years and love it too. I did not know about the playing cards, so thanks for sharing!

Oh, I enjoyed this post! I've never seen this pattern, but it's so pretty, and all the memories the dishes hold make them really special. I love the shape of the handles on the cups and pitchers! And how fun there are so many pieces, including even glasses that match!

they had plastic table cloths and lots more that I look for. going to wichita this weekend , Look out Paramont and Legacy antique malls. here we come... thanks Sandi for the beautiful pictures. hang on to them for me in case something happens to the dishes you have proof of them for my insurance...love , mom

I love the Jewell Tea dishes too. My collection started with a few pieces that that belonged to my grandmother. I have some that belonged to my aunt and many that I have collected on my own. I thought it was interesting that you found your pieces in Kansas as that's where I live. Loved your post!

Hi again!You are too cute! I love having you leave comments....on either one of my blogs. I couldn't find an email of yours, or I would have sent this through email...please keep stopping by on both blogs!Hugs,Penny

Hi Sandi! What a flasback for me! My childhood neighbors had these plates! Love it! And as to the silver punch cups...I wouldn't serve anything hot in them! Wonder how those cowboys never burned their hands? lol Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

Thanks for the comment and directing me to this post. it was very interesting, I have the Aladdin teapot too, but the handle is broken, I am looking for a replacement. Thanks for visiting Doras cottage

Recently I was burglarized and all my grandmother's sterling silver flatware was stolen. Replacing it is cost prohibitive -- and then as I was going through some boxes in storage, I came upon my great-grandmother's silverplate flatware that she bought from the Jewel Tea Man in the 40's or 50's. That's now my "good" flatware and I'll use it on Thanksgiving and think of Grandma LaMarche from Seymour, Wisconsin.

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I'm a small town girl, who grew to be a small town woman, and now is a small town "Meme" joined with my small town "Papa". We pretty much live our lives around our kids and grandkids, even though they live 6 hours away. We are in touch with them daily through the computer and would give everything in the world to be able to spend more time with them.

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I have collected milk glass in all forms, shapes and sizes since I was 12 years old when I got my first set of bedside lamps from Stanhome Products. I had to sell a case of "Degreaser" in order to earn them, and I wanted them SO BAD. I have had people make fun of me for years! I have over 100 pieces and use them every chance I get to decorate, serve, or just look at. Until I came upon Susan's blog at http://betweennapsontheporch.com/ I had never found anyone else who had the same connection with beautiful dishes or anything even close to my interests. I'm no longer the odd ball, I have found people I can relate to and am enjoying the blog world immensely! Thanks so much to all who might be out there who have inspired me to come out of the "closet"! Ha! Sandi